| Section 1. Identification | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Isopropyl nitrate | CAS No. | 1712-64-7 |
| Synonyms | 2-propylnitrate; isopropylnitrate | Chinese Name | 硝酸异丙酯 |
| Molecular Formula | C3H7NO3 | Molecular Weight | 105.11 |
| UN No. | 1222 | Data Source | PubChem (NIH/NLM) |
| GHS Hazard Classification | |
|---|---|
| Signal Word | DANGER |
| Pictograms | GHS02 · Flammable |
| Hazard Statements | H225 |
| Precautionary Statements | P210P233P240P241P242P243P280P303+P361+P353P370+P378P403+P235P501 |
| Contents | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 2 | Hazards Identification | Section 4 | First-Aid Measures |
| Section 5 | Fire-Fighting Measures | Section 6 | Accidental Release Measures |
| Section 7 | Handling and Storage | Section 8 | Exposure Controls / Personal Protection |
| Section 9 | Physical and Chemical Properties | Section 10 | Stability and Reactivity |
| Section 11 | Toxicological Information | Section 14 | Transport Information |
H225 (100%): Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]
P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P280, P303+P361+P353, P370+P378, P403+P235, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
Aggregated GHS information provided per 41 reports by companies from 3 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.
Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.
Excerpt from ERG Guide 130 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible / Noxious)]:
Refer to the "General First Aid" section. Specific First Aid: Wash skin with soap and water. In case of burns, immediately cool affected skin for as long as possible with cold water. Do not remove clothing if adhering to skin. (ERG, 2024)
General First Aid:
· Call 911 or emergency medical service.
· Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take precautions to protect themselves and avoid contamination.
· Move victim to fresh air if it can be done safely.
· Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.
· If victim is not breathing:
-- DO NOT perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation; the victim may have ingested or inhaled the substance.
-- If equipped and pulse detected, wash face and mouth, then give artificial respiration using a proper respiratory medical device (bag-valve mask, pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other device).
-- If no pulse detected or no respiratory medical device available, provide continuous compressions. Conduct a pulse check every two minutes or monitor for any signs of spontaneous respirations.
· Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.
· For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin.
· In case of contact with substance, remove immediately by flushing skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes.
· For severe burns, immediate medical attention is required.
· Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact) to substance may be delayed.
· Keep victim calm and warm.
· Keep victim under observation.
· For further assistance, contact your local Poison Control Center.
· Note: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) should be done by trained professionals.
Specific First Aid:
· Wash skin with soap and water.
· In case of burns, immediately cool affected skin for as long as possible with cold water. Do not remove clothing if adhering to skin.
Excerpt from ERG Guide 130 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible / Noxious)]:
CAUTION: The majority of these products have a very low flash point. Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.
SMALL FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam. If regular foam is ineffective or unavailable, use alcohol-resistant foam.
LARGE FIRE: Water spray, fog or regular foam. If regular foam is ineffective or unavailable, use alcohol-resistant foam. Avoid aiming straight or solid streams directly onto the product. If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire.
FIRE INVOLVING TANKS, RAIL TANK CARS OR HIGHWAY TANKS: Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. ALWAYS stay away from tanks in direct contact with flames. For massive fire, use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn. (ERG, 2024)
· CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number listed on the inside back cover.
· Keep unauthorized personnel away.
· Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
· Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped.
· ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area.
· All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded.
· Do not touch or walk through spilled material.
· Stop leak if you can do it without risk.
· Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.
· A vapor-suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors.
· Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers.
· Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.
Large Spill
· Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal.
· Water spray may reduce vapor, but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces.
Excerpt from ERG Guide 130 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible / Noxious)]:
IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all directions.
LARGE SPILL: Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 300 meters (1000 feet).
FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)
Immediate precautionary measure
· Isolate spill or leak area for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all directions.
· Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 300 meters (1000 feet).
· If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions.
Excerpt from ERG Guide 130 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible / Noxious)]:
ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. A vapor-suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.
LARGE SPILL: Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. Water spray may reduce vapor, but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces. (ERG, 2024)
· Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
· Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides thermal protection but only limited chemical protection.
25 [mg/m3]
170 [mg/m3]
1000 [mg/m3]
CAUTION: The majority of these products have a very low flash point. Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.
Small Fire
· Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam. If regular foam is ineffective or unavailable, use alcohol-resistant foam.
Large Fire
· Water spray, fog or regular foam. If regular foam is ineffective or unavailable, use alcohol-resistant foam.
· Avoid aiming straight or solid streams directly onto the product.
· If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire.
Fire Involving Tanks, Rail Tank Cars or Highway Tanks
· Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles.
· Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.
· Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank.
· ALWAYS stay away from tanks in direct contact with flames.
· For massive fire, use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn.
Excerpt from ERG Guide 130 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible / Noxious)]:
Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides thermal protection but only limited chemical protection. (ERG, 2024)
Isopropyl nitrate appears as a clear colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. May spontaneously decompose and explode under prolonged exposure to fire or heat. Denser than water and insoluble in water. Vapors are heavier than air. Produces toxic oxides of nitrogen during combustion.
Clear colorless liquid with a pleasant odor; [CAMEO]
102 °C @760 [mm Hg]
1.036 @25 °C
34.1 [mmHg]
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Nitrogen Compounds -> Nitrates and Nitrites
Flammable agents - 3rd degree
Reactive agents - 3rd degree
Highly flammable. Insoluble in water.
Nitro, Nitroso, Nitrate, and Nitrite Compounds, Organic
Highly Flammable
Strong Oxidizing Agent
Organonitrates, such as ISOPROPYL NITRATE, range from slight to strong oxidizing agents. If mixed with reducing agents, including hydrides, sulfides and nitrides, they may begin a vigorous reaction that culminates in a detonation. Nitroalkanes are milder oxidizing agents, but still react violently with reducing agents at higher temperature and pressures. Nitroalkanes react with inorganic bases to form explosive salts. The presence of metal oxides increases the thermal sensitivity of nitroalkanes. Nitroalkanes with more than one nitro group are generally explosive. Contact with either strong oxidizers or with combustibles may cause fires and explosions.
Methemoglobinemia - The presence of increased methemoglobin in the blood; the compound is classified as secondary toxic effect
LC50 (rat) = 29,000 mg/m3/2hr
Flammable Liquid